We ordered the lamb shank polo and tomatoes fish. Highly recommend the polo, DO NOT recommend the…read morefish. The tofu and cabbage taste better than the fish itself. The tomato flavor comes from ketchup, which is not evenly mixed with the ingredients so some are bland while some are too salty. Maybe just stick to thr authentic uyghur dishes. Service was really good. Located on castro street so plenty of parking nearby.

I tried their cumin fish and it was one of the best fish dishes I had last year. This is where the…read moreold Amarin Thai restaurant used to be. The service was great and the ambiance very friendly. I have to go back and try all their other dishes.

This is seriously the best fried chicken sandwich I've ever had. There are very few places that…read moremake me have to close my eyes when chewing the first bite because it's so goooddd. If you can handle a little bit of spice and a good amount of seasoning, this is the perfect sandwich. They make it fresh when you order, there is so much flavor, the portion size is huge, everything is so crispy. Even the sauce is amazing. The service is really good, the workers are nice and I love that they have water cups out for you to serve yourself. i recommend this place to anyone that comes to the south bay.

TLDR: Excellent Fried Chicken!…read more I was just chatting with my friend about picking up Chik-Fil-A for dinner one night, and he suggested Chicken G. There's one in Fremont, but also on in Mountain View, which isn't too far from me. So on a different night, I decided to give this place a try. Short answer: it's REALLY good! Long answer: It's a very very small place. It's got that 80's vibe to it... it's like Falafel Drive-In but with chicken! The staff was nice... although it seemed like there was only 1 front-of-the-house ( I couldn't see in the back). And he was doing EVERYTHING... preparing the food, packaging it up, taking orders.... And it wasn't like the place was super busy at 7:30p on a Thursday. In fact, no one was in front of me, but I still had to wait 5 minutes or so for him to take my order. But finally the order was fired up, and he immediately told me it will take about 15 minutes, because everything is made fresh. Nice! I kinda lost track doom-scrolling, so I peeked my head up every once in a while. I guess he thought I was being impatient, but he assured me, 5 more minutes... Eventually, he called me over, and I took the thing home. Keep in mind, with traffic... it took about 30 min to get home. So the food was getting a little cool. But it was still VERY crunchy, and tasty. My wife immediately took a bite and said it was SO GOOD. She had the 2 tenders and a side (french fries), while I had the chicken burger. The burger was HUUUUGE. I yielded and got a knife to cut the thing in half so I could eat it properly. Even though it was 30 min... the chicken was still super crispy and had a nice satisfying crunch. It blew CFA out of the water, tbh. Tho I still love CFA! Anyway, this place is really really good. It does 1 thing and does it super well. I'd like to try it again, but eat it there fresh and see if that makes a difference. As it stands, I'm struggling to think of a place better than this.

1 year on the food, service and portion sizes are still fantastic for casual--and dare i…read moresay--healthy dining :) I loved the sampler platter for a day I dont feel like being decisive about dining options (good for 2 or for 1 if that's a meal). The cafe has added a projector screen inside for the World Cup which is very nice on a hot day (you can also catch the games in other locations in downtown Mtn View).

We ordered takeout from here and weren't disappointed. We got the chipotle hummus, vegetarian pide,…read moreand lamb & beef gyros plate. Portions were really huge. Hummus was great, and I might just come here to get the other hummus varieties. The pide was good, nothing special about it. It might have been better for a dine-in experience, as they packed the pide slices one on top of the other. The pieces were kind of stuck on top of each other. The gyro plate was good as well. Overall good food and would come back again to try some of their other items.

My first meal in the Bay Area and this was delicious! Chicken was tender and tasted like it was…read moregrill and has so much flavor. We got the chicken tikka masala w/ garlic naan and sheermal. The chicken samosas are a Michelin guide but it didn't strike out to me. Zareens is one of my staple spots and it's good comfort food or if you want to have a nice night evening with friends, can go both ways! Service is good and they checked up on us regularly. Parking available on the street or nearby lots

A Zareen Experience…read more A locally owned chain of five restaurants, it is renowned throughout the South Bay for having some of the most authentic and delicious Pakistani/Indian food. They have also gained notoriety by being listed in the Michelin Guide for several years, including earning a Plate back in 2020. But, as many people note, the authenticity and taste factor in most ethnic restaurants can be determined by the clientele, and from what we gathered, this place must be legit. The Good: * Catering available * Reservations and waitlist available through the Yelp app * Dog-friendly outdoor dining * Friendly service * Prices are not bad, especially given the area; ±$50 for two for lunch is reasonable these days. * Masala Fries were crackalicious, and we couldn't stop eating them. Whatever spice blend they use is terrific and addictive. * Garlic Naan was also fantastic and came out piping hot. I actually wouldn't have minded a bit more garlic, but that's just me; I am not a vampire. * Madras Chicken was delicious, well spiced, and well cooked. The Meh: * The bathroom situation is a little weird, as they have shared restrooms with the neighboring business. I mean, we didn't have any issues, but just be aware. * The menu is a little large for my taste. There are too many options that sounded amazing, which leads to ordering paralysis for me. I know, I know, my steak is too rich and my lobster is too buttery. #firstworldproblems The Ugly: * They have the gall to charge almost $4 for a tiny can of soda served at room temperature. * Despite being in business for many years now, they still draw a crowd at lunchtime. Conclusion: Delicious Pakistani/Indian food at affordable prices, but get ready for a crowd.

Came here to celebrate a birthday and lucked out with the best table in the house! We were seated…read morenext to an open window with the perfect breeze and great people-watching. This was my first time trying Persian food and I loved it! Everything was full of flavor, the meats were cooked perfectly, and the desserts were beautiful. The ambiance was warm and authentic, but the service really stood out. Everyone was so attentive, even if they weren't our server. Such a great experience and definitely somewhere I'd come back to!

Love to try out new steakhouses when I get the chance and Labor Day was the perfect chance to try…read moresomething new. [[ Parking ]] I personally think parking is pretty difficult in general in the downtown Palo Alto Area. It's near an indoor parking area (first 2 floors are non-permit parking), outside parking lot, and lots of street parking. However, when we went almost everything was full. I luckily one open street parking spot and luckily my car is super compact and I was able to squeeze in. I probably would be more stressed if I were driving a large SUV or large sedan. [[ Restaurant / Service ]] I thought the restaurant was pretty beautiful inside and in a good location (corner side). They have plenty of seats that look outside and also a ton of indoor seating in case you want more privacy. - One con was that we were seating in a I guess a "bad booth"? It was in the corner and the padding seemed to have sunken in so I had pretty bad support the whole meal. I got use to at the end but next time I'll just choose a chair. Service was really good. Our server checked in frequently, filled our waters, and was relatively attentive. No complaints here. [[ Food ]] I thought the presentation was beautiful for each dish and there was some standout things: 1.) The complimentary bread had delicious butter and mint/cilantro sauce(?) Not 100% sure but it tasted really good. Unlimited bread too as we gobbled up the first round pretty quickly. 2.) If you get a steak (which I hope you do), I love the little flamethrower presentation when they melt the butter on top of your steak. I thought that was a nice "wow" touch for the dining experience. 3.) I really enjoyed the crab cakes and thought the balance of taste and cook was on the spot and gave a really strong start to the rest of the meal. The okay things: 1.) Surprisingly the steaks were just okay in my opinion. Don't get me wrong, they taste good but I wasn't blown away by either the filet mignon or the dry-aged rib eye. It's solid steaks but nothing too memorable. 2.) The sides in my opinion were a let down. The Mac & Cheese was SOO watery. I took a picture of how much liquid was after getting through the top layer. I wish it was more melted/gooey-ness cheese rather than the watery consistency. The truffle fries were alright but my wife wish it had more truffle taste. [[ Conclusion ]] Great business place to get food as well as a nice dine-out experience. It's a solid place.

Lamb shank was super tough and dry, totally overcooked. Falafel balls were also extremely dry…read moreinside. Neither of these tasted fresh (prepared and cooked maybe 1-2 days prior? Wouldn't be surprised if lamb was precooked 2-3 days prior.) Dips were good and fresh though. Maybe I should have gotten bbq'd items but I'd expect everything to taste good. Very "club" atmosphere with top 20 type songs playing. BYOB was nicest part!

take it easy habibi ;)…read more i'm an absolute fan of the ambiance and the service at mazra! the interior decor is exquisite as well. to note: each main comes with 2 sides of your choice, which can include hummus. we already ordered a falafel sampler, which also came with 6 varieties of hummus. and so we ended up with too much hummus XoX both the chicken and lamb were so good - gotta go back again for more. out of the hummus, my personal favs are the baba ghannoush & muhammara, and my friend enjoyed the tzatziki & cucumber yoghurt.

I had a great service experience at Sajj yesterday! The…read morestaff took my order and resolved an issue with the gift card issue. Quick and super helpful! The falafels for our bowls were not enough - so he prepped the bowls and I believe only one falafel was remaining but he gave me two in the side box. The restaurant seemed nicely lit and clean, no issues with parking - many many spots available in the lot. Conventionally located in a popular MTV shopping complex.

Sajj is a great Mediterranean fast casual restaurant. It's a great option for vegetarians and…read morevegans as well. They have an option for different kind of entrees such as wrap , pita roll, salad or rice bowl. Customers get to choose from a variety of proteins , veggies such as cauliflower and eggplant , sauces such as hummus, garlic spread , tzatziki and other toppings. Customize as you like or choose from their own versions of wraps, lifestyle bowls or plates. Falafels are always freshly fried . They also have some interesting starters or appetizers, desserts and beverages. Be sure to sign up for their rewards program , to get discount deals and earns points that can be used for different rewards later

One of my favorite spots in Sunnyvale area with amazing halal food!…read more I got the chicken burger from the numerous reviews and it was so huge!! Come hungry if you want to finish this. It was super crispy and tasted really good! It comes with fries but I upgraded to crazy curry fries and the fries were really good and flavorful! It was like chicken tikka masala sauce with imli chutney. Everything tasted fresh, the service was quick and attentive. The inside had a good amount for seats and there is complimentary chai as well and theres outside seating. Its in a random residential area but would definitely make the trek back here. Best part: THEY HAVE A NAMAAZ ROOM!!!

Fried chicken sandwich. Was good, but not outstanding. the outside breading crispy, but the inside…read morewas mushy. overtenderized, lacked bite the special fries are interesting, but not my thing. interesting dining space connected to a prayer room

Another enjoyable lunch here: - renovated interior…read more - prix fixe 3 course menu is reasonable at $46/pp, whole table participation, love that have a choice of many items in each category - everything tastes fresh and homemade - great staff who know the menu and will adjust to the diner's needs and desires - dine inside or alfresco Have always wanted to visit Türkiye and eating here again just reminded me why!

Meyhouse has been on my bookmarks for a while now and in dt Sunnyvale!…read more My friend and I sat down for an earlyish dinner around five. We looked over our menu and had a hard time pronouncing and figuring out what to eat. Our server was so patient with us and explained the entire menu, also told us that he is Turkish and showed us how to pronounce some of the names and letters After much thought, we ordered the acili muhammara (peppers and walnut dip with pomegranate molasses) , Uc Borek (phyllo rolls with 3 type of fillings), and the adana platter (lamb skewer with sides). The bread basket that came with the pepper and pomegranate molasses dip very good, and it was a great start. The pomegranate gave it a hint of sweetness which balanced the heavier pepper flavor The uc boreks were flaky and crispy, and came out hot af. loved the zucchini and cheese filling! The lamb was full of flavor and came with rice and a Greek salad. That being said, the flatbread had a lot of oil, since the skewer was placed on top. The lamb itself was soft and had no gamey taste. The greek salad complimented and contrasted the heavy and rich tastes. We also ordered the pistachio kunefe and ice cream for dessert. The texture of the kunefe was delicious! I loved the stretchy sweet mozzarella and the crispy crunchy of the toasted phyllo dough. We got a side of mastic ice cream to go with the kunefe. slight licorice and herby taste. It was interesting but still good though Thank you Meyhouse for an awesome intro to Turkish food!

The first time I came here was in 2025. I've been interested in the region of Central Asia for a…read morelong time. I eventually found out that there were a few Central Asian restaurants near me and Nursel was one of them. I'm came with my parents during my first visit and the food was amazing. Service was nice and everything went perfectly. Now that I got a new job, I occasionally come here for dinner, since the train passes through the San Carlos Caltrain station. Very convenient location by the way. Overall, great experience! Would definitely keep coming here when I get the chance!

I love this place. I recommend it to all my friends it's a great way to try something different…read more And for me, it always feels like eating a home-cooked meals. The staff here are very friendly and happy to make recommendations and tell you about every dish on the menu. The atmosphere is very pleasant; those from Central Asia will feel as if they're sitting in a café back home.